US Bridges

US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.90 MI N JCT I-35/US-77 · Structure no. 999907700081871

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,672
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,672 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 223 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-77 HWY
CrossesW Br Walnut River Drg
Location2.90 MI N JCT I-35/US-77
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91528, -96.84944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width223 ft (68 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,672 (2023)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg carry?

About 1,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 223 ft wide.

Who owns US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.